Inaugurations at the Virginia State Capitol

Every four years, the inauguration of a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor and
Attorney General takes place at an outdoor ceremony during a Joint Assembly of
the House of Delegates and State Senate. From 1982 to 1990, the ceremonies
took place on the North Side of the State Capitol. From 1994 to 2002, and
prior to 1982, they took place on the South (Portico) Side. In 2006, the
ceremonies were moved to Williamsburg due to construction at the State Capitol.
On Saturday, January 16, 2010, the inauguration returns to the State Capitol.

On this page are images of official invitations from 2010, 1998, 1990, 1974, 1970,
1962, 1958,
1954 and 1926.
Click here to view program covers.

This page will
feature photos, souvenir items and other information from past
inaugurations. Program images are also
available.

The General Assembly's official invitation for
the January 13, 1990 inauguration of Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Lt. Gov.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. and Attorney General Mary Sue Terry.

January 13, 1990

Tickets

1990 and 2002

1986 Invitations

1986 Invitation

1986 Inaugural Ball Invitation

1974 Invitation

January 12,
1974

Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr.

Lt. Governor
John N. Dalton

Attorney General Andrew P. Miller

1970 Inauguration

January 17, 1970

General information and ticket to reviewing stand

(front)

(back)

1970 Invitation

The General Assembly's official invitation for
the January 17, 1970 inauguration of Gov. A. Linwood Holton, Lt. Gov. J..Sargeant
Reynolds and Attorney General Andrew P. Miller. Holton was the first
Republican governor of the 20th Century.

1958 Invitation

The General Assembly's official invitation for
the January 11, 1958 inauguration of Gov. J. Lindsay Almond, Lt. Gov.
A.E.S. Stephens and Attorney General Albertis Harrison.

January 11, 1958

1954 Invitation

The General Assembly's official invitation for
the January 20, 1954 inauguration of Gov. Thomas B. Stanley and Lt. Gov. A.E.S.
Stephens.